Lee S Wagmeister, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Lee S Wagmeister is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Newburgh, IN with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIAC SURGERY, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Lee S Wagmeister, M.D. has been part of the Newburgh medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (class of 1992), he has been practicing for over 34 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.19/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 20% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4015 Gateway Blvd Suite 2120, Newburgh, IN 47630-8925
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202376.19/100
Indiana avg: 80.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.44%
Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.3 pts)
7.44% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
311
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
172
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
632
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $33k
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
26 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Lee S Wagmeister's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
4015 Gateway Blvd Ste 2120, Newburgh, IN 47630-8925
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Lee S Wagmeister
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lee S Wagmeister for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Newburgh required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lee S Wagmeister
Dr. Wagmeister is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newburgh, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (812) 842-0907.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lee S Wagmeister
Practice Location
4015 Gateway Blvd Suite 2120, Newburgh, IN 47630-8925
Mailing Address
4015 Gateway Blvd Ste 2120, Newburgh, IN 47630-8925
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